Tips for an At-Home Tailgate

(statepoint) Football season is here (sort of), and for many, tailgating is a main event. While there will be nothing traditional about tailgating this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t grill delicious food and enjoy a few beers before game time in the comfort of your own backyard or driveway.

Tackle your tailgate with these tips:

Play it Safe

Being outdoors is the safest way to socialize these days, making a tailgate party a good way to see a few friends. Take into account the size of your space, and don’t have more folks over than you can

Easily create irresistible, rich smoke flavor at your tailgate using any grill. StatePoint.net

manage while practicing social distancing. Encourage more space between attendees by spreading out chairs. While tailgating parties oentimes entail finger foods eaten communally, consider serving snacks in individual bowls. Don’t forget to provide hand sanitizer!

Score a Flavor Touchdown

Smoking food can be a game changer, adding big flavor to meats and veggies. The good news is you don’t need a special grill or artificial additives to create easy, wood-fired smoke flavor. Consider adding Smoke ‘Ems from Bear Mountain BBQ to your tailgating playbook. Adding up to 45 minutes of all-natural hardwood smoke, Smoke ‘Ems are an easy way to add real wood smoke flavor to your food, whether you’re grilling in your backyard, at the park, in a parking lot or on a camping trip. Made from 100 percent premium all-natural hardwoods, they come in four different blends: Gourmet, Bold, Savory and Sweet BBQ. Each blend provides a unique flavor profile that will inspire delicious meals.

So, what should you serve at your tailgate? Using any type of grill, try creating Bear Mountain’s World Famous Brats and Sauerkraut.

Bear Mountain’s World Famous Brats and Sauerkraut:

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Ingredients: • 8-12 uncooked brats • 8-12 potato style brat or hot dog rolls • 1 medium yellow onion – sliced • 4 tablespoons butter • 24 ounces lager or pilsner beer • 1 teaspoon ground pepper • A medium-sized foil pan (use a smaller pan with fewer brats) • One 27-ounce can of sauerkraut